Setting up the modem, Connecting a computer to the modem – Actiontec electronic GT701 User Manual

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Setting Up
the Modem

The instructions that follow in this chapter parallel the steps contained in the
Actiontec Installation Buddy

®

, which provides a visual, step-by-step guide to setting

up the Modem. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before
attempting any other procedures.

If your Internet Service Provider (

ISP

) provided a welcome letter or worksheet

containing information needed to complete the installation, have it available. If this
document was not received, contact the

ISP

to get the needed information.

Note: The following procedures are for US installations. If you

live in the UK or another country, the procedures will be slightly
different.

Connecting a Computer to the Modem

Connecting a computer to the Modem involves three steps: initial setup, plugging
in the power cord, and connecting the Modem to the computer and phone jack.

Connecting Via Ethernet

1. Insert the Installation

CD

in the

CD-ROM

drive of the computer. The

Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen
appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the country in which you live
by clicking in the appropriate check box, then click Next.

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